Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date 29 March 2019 Previous inspection date 21 June 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder demonstrates a weak understanding of how to safeguard children. She does not access training to help keep up to date with child protection issues and current legislation. Safeguarding records are not accurately completed. n The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made and fails to notify the relevant agencies within the specified time. n The childminder has not implemented a mobile phone policy to ensure children's safety or considered the risks posed to children when they use the internet. n The childminder has not yet implemented an effective system to help identify and respond to risks and hazards in the garden. She is unfamiliar with how to transport children safely in a car and she allows older children to walk behind her unsupervised on outings. n The childminder does not always obtain prior written permission from parents to safely

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This provision is inadequate

administer medication to a child. She does not consistently follow good hygiene routines to ensure children's health is maintained. She does not provide healthy and nutritious meals and snacks to promote children's well-being. n The childminder does not maintain the relevant certificate to ensure she complies with the Data Protection Act 1988. n The childminder does not access support from other professionals to help promote children's learning, health and well-being. Consequently, children do not receive the individual support they need. n The childminder does not always collect information from parents about their child's starting points. There are poor procedures to monitor and track children's progress. This results in children receiving learning opportunities which do not focus precisely enough on what they need to learn next, to help them make good progress. n The childminder does not evaluate the quality of her teaching to help identify and

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It has the following strengths

n Children develop positive relationships with the childminder and are happy and settled.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, including signs of possible abuse and current legislation 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain records and information relating to children, to ensure the necessary information is available for all those who require access, and help ensure the needs of all children are met 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain knowledge of what to do if an allegation is made against the childminder, and ensure the appropriate action is followed and reported to the relevant agencies within 14 days of any allegation made 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement an effective mobile phone policy 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure parents' written permission is obtained prior to administering any prescribed or non-prescribed medication to a child 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective and robust risk assessments that help to identify potential risks and hazards to children's safety while accessing outdoor play 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain knowledge and understanding of the necessary safety equipment and vehicle insurance required when planning to take children on outings using hired car vehicles 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure good hygiene routines are consistently followed, with particular regard to changing children's nappies, to ensure children's well-being 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide children with healthy, well-balanced and nutritious meals and snacks 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain registration with the Information Commissioner's Office, to ensure compliance under the Data Protection Act 1988, when taking, using and sharing images of children 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure steps are taken to identify and minimise potential risks posed to children when allowing them access to computers and mobile phone devices connected to the internet. 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure older children receiving childcare are kept safe from harm, with specific regard to effectively supervising older children during all walks 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement procedures to share information and enlist the help of other professionals where required, to ensure children receive the early help and support they need, and promote their learning, health and well-being 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve assessment procedures to monitor and track children's progress more effectively from their starting points, in order to identify and address any gaps in a child's learning, and to plan challenging activities to support children's next steps in learning 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement a system for monitoring the quality of teaching and access training to help maintain this to a consistently high level. 25/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation and later evaluated this with the childminder at a convenient time. n The inspector reviewed children's information records, policies, procedures, and other records regarding health and safety.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder demonstrates a weak understanding of her requirements to safeguard and protect children at risk of harm. She does not implement her safeguarding policies and procedures effectively. The childminder does not respond appropriately to safeguarding issues as they arise. For example, she does not take appropriate action to notify the relevant agencies, within 14 days, of any allegation made. The childminder does not keep up to date with child protection training and fails to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and current issues which may affect a child. The childminder has not yet implemented an effective mobile phone policy. On occasions, children are left unsupervised using the internet and taking images using their personal mobile phones. Furthermore, the childminder does not ensure these devices have suitable safety restrictions, which help to ensure the online content children

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

access are appropriate for their age. This puts children's safety at significant risk. Older children are poorly supervised during outings, which does not protect their well-being. Although the childminder obtains consent from parents to take photographs of their child, she has not maintained the certificates which are required to take, share and use images of children, according to the Data Protection Act 1988. The childminder does not ensure all areas of the premises children access are safe and suitable. For example, she does not recognise and respond to hazards and risks to children's safety in the outdoor play areas. The childminder does identify all risks to children's safety when planning outings. For example, she relies on parents informing her that children still require car seats when using a hired car vehicle, before deciding not to use the vehicle. In addition, the childminder is not aware of her requirements to ensure the vehicles used for

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

childminding purposes are suitably insured.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Partnerships with parents and other professionals are not effective. The childminder does not recognise ways to help support and promote children's learning both in the setting and at home. The childminder does not monitor and track children's progress, in order to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. The childminder does not take prompt action to enlist the help and support of other professionals where parents and family members accurately express concerns about their child's development. As a result, children do not receive the individual support they need, to make good rates of progress in their learning. Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder does not identify and address key weakness in her practice. She does not seek training for her continued professional development, in order to improve the quality of teaching. For example, the childminder does not interact well with children during

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

play. She misses opportunities to support their communication and language skills as they complete daily tasks and routines. The childminder does not recognise this when evaluating the quality of her practice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in the leadership and management greatly compromise children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder does not always obtain parents' written permission to ensure medications are administered safely to a child. The childminder does not provide healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children. She does not promptly respond to concerns she has regarding children's daily routines and health needs. For example, she misses opportunities to seek support and guidance from other professionals to help promote children's health and well-being. The childminder does not consistently follow good hygiene routines, particularly when changing children's nappies. Furthermore, she does not ensure her family pet receives the necessary treatment, to ensure children's health is maintained. That said, children's behaviour is good. They listen and respond to the childminder's instructions and develop good physical skills as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

they help to build train tracks. Children take regular trips to the local parks and use public transport to access learning and education centres. This helps to broaden children's experiences of the world around them and helps to build on their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. Planned activities are not well matched to children's individual learning needs. As a result, children are not motivated and do not access challenging activities. Significant weaknesses in leadership and management result in poor monitoring and assessments. Therefore, children do not receive the individual support they need in their learning. Children are not well prepared for their next stages of learning or their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426875 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10101018 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and is located in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. She operates from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides early education funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Registers

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